For the 2025 school year, there are 35 public high schools serving 6,713 students in Humboldt County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Humboldt County, CA are Academy Of The Redwoods, Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy and Redwood Coast Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Humboldt County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Humboldt County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arcata High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Humboldt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Of The Redwoods
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1761 11th St.
Arcata, CA 95518
(707) 822-0861
Arcata, CA 95518
(707) 822-0861
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Redwood Coast Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1611 Peninsula Dr.
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Gr: K-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Southern Trinity High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Van Duzen Rd.
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Arcata High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2400
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,011 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Captain John Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Loop Rd.
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Osprey Learning Center (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
344 Humboldt Ave.
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-1147
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-1147
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Southern Humboldt Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
925 Redwood Dr.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 923-2550
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 923-2550
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
Rank: #99.
Humboldt County Office Of Education Juvenile Hall Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2006 Harrison Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7094
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7094
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1010.
Agnes J. Johnson Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
73 School Rd.
Weott, CA 95571
(707) 946-2347
Weott, CA 95571
(707) 946-2347
Gr: K-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
Mckinleyville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Murray Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-6400
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Northern United - Humboldt Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2020 Campton Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2660
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2660
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Six Rivers Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2428
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2428
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
Eureka Senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1915 J St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2508
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2508
Gr: 9-12 | 1,226 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1515.
Ferndale High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1231 Main St.
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5900
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Hoopa Valley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11400 State Highway 96
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Northern United - Siskiyou Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
423 South Broadway
Eureka, CA 95503
(530) 842-4509
Eureka, CA 95503
(530) 842-4509
Gr: K-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1818.
Mad River High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Murray Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 839-6480
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 839-6480
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1919.
Laurel Tree Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4555 Valley West Blvd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5626
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5626
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2020.
Alder Grove Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
714 F St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Gr: K-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2121.
Pacific Coast High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-2443
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-2443
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2222.
Fortuna Union High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
379 12th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4461
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4461
Gr: 9-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
East High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
392 16th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4463
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4463
Gr: 10-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Eel River Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2292 Newburg Rd.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 725-0209
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 725-0209
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Eureka Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Sixth St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7108
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7108
Gr: 7-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Zoe Barnum High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
216 West Harris St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2467
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2467
Gr: 10-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2727.
Pacific View Charter 2.0
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Henderson St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Gr: K-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2828.
South Fork High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6831 Avenue Of The Giants
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2929.
Glen Paul
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Cypress Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-7068
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-7068
Gr: K-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
24790 Alderpoint Rd.
Blocksburg, CA 95514
(707) 926-5402
Blocksburg, CA 95514
(707) 926-5402
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Humboldt County Rop
Vocational School
901 Myrtle Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7018
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7018
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
29289 Chambers Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3250
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3250
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Mt. Lassic High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
600 Van Duzen Rd.
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Osprey Learning Center
Alternative School
344 Humboldt Ave.
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-2526
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-2526
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
76811 Usal Rd.
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Humboldt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
73 Sch Rd.
Weott, CA 95571
(707) 946-2347
Weott, CA 95571
(707) 946-2347
Gr: K-6 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Alder Grove Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
714 F St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Gr: K-12 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Big Lagoon Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
269 Big Lagoon Park
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 822-0861
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 822-0861
Gr: K-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
1897 S St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-0134
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-0134
Gr: K-6 | 230 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Cic Program High School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
2151 S St.
Eureka, CA 95501
Eureka, CA 95501
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Eel River Success Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2292 Newburg Ave
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-0209
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-0209
4500 Ettersburg Rd
Garberville, CA 95542
(707) 986-7677
Garberville, CA 95542
(707) 986-7677
Gr: K-3 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Eureka Secondary Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
674 Allard Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2467
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2467
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Hoopa Community High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Sr 96 Stevens Building
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5296
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5296
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Humboldt Bay High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2100 J St
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2549
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2549
Gr: 10-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Humboldt County Community High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
901 Mrytle Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Humboldt County Court Schools (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
901 Myrtle Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Humboldt County Office Of Education Court High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2004 Harrison Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-3380
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-3380
Gr: 7-12
Grant And B Sts.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2493
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2493
Gr: K-5 | 194 students Minority enrollment: 64%
216 West Harris St.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2446
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2446
Gr: K-6 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Mattole Valley Charter (#159) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
210 Lindley Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 629-3634
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 629-3634
Gr: K-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Mckinleyville Elementary Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2275 Central Ave
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1549
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-1549
Gr: 5-8
155 Van Duzen Rd.
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Norrn Humboldt Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1300 Murray Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 267-9403
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 267-9403
Pacific View Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
115 Henderson St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Gr: K-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
1611 Peninsula Dr.
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Gr: K-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
River's Edge Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11800 State Highway 96
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Gr: K-8 | 7 students
843 L St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Gr: 5-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
P.o. Box 188
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Gr: 8-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Southern Trinity Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
600 Van Duzen Rd
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Gr: 7-12
Strongs Creek Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
922 North St
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5303
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5303
Gr: 9-10 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 50%
3400 Erie St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2567
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2567
Gr: K-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Humboldt County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Humboldt County, CA include Academy Of The Redwoods, Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy and Redwood Coast Montessori.
How many public high schools are located in Humboldt County?
35 public high schools are located in Humboldt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Humboldt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Humboldt County include: Eureka Senior High School vs. Arcata High School, Mckinleyville High School vs. Arcata High School, Six Rivers Charter High School vs. Arcata High School
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